About This Species
A common and widespread gull with a distinctive black ring around its yellow bill. Medium-sized with gray wings and white body.
Fun Facts
- Distinctive bill ring: The black ring around the bill appears when the bird reaches maturity at about three years old.
- Inland and coastal: Unlike many gulls, Ring-billed Gulls are equally at home on inland lakes and coastal areas.
- Long-lived: These gulls can live over 20 years in the wild.
- Opportunistic feeders: They eat almost anything, from fish and insects to French fries in parking lots.
